SEND Job coach

Eteach; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Epsom and Ewell is seeking a full-time SEN coach to support students with learning difficulties in workplace and college settings. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEN/D and excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers various benefits such as gym access and onsite facilities. Applications welcome until November 8th.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEN/D.
• Strong belief in the programme’s ethos.
• Ability to monitor individuals’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals or small groups in workplace and college.
• Develop learners’ employability skills.
• Visit host employers to arrange internship visits.

Skills

Motivated

Organised

Interpersonal communication

Flexible

Job description

At Nescot College, we are looking for a full-time term time SEN coach to support students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities whilst in work experience or supported internship programmes.

Main Duties:

• Supporting individuals or small groups in the workplace and college
• Use initiative and discretion to develop learners’ employability skills
• Visit host employers and arrange internship workplace visits
• Monitor individuals’ wellbeing in the workplace and college
• Support learning in work skills sessions and English and Maths lessons
• Support learners in meeting their EHPs outcomes and provide feedback to support progress.

What we’re looking for:

• Motivated, organised and inspirational in order to support students effectively.
• Experience working with young people with SEN/D.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude is essential alongside a strong belief in the programme’s ethos.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, understanding of business practice and an energetic and flexible approach.

Some of the employers are based locally, others are further afield and may involve travelling with the interns to their place of work. You will then accompany them back to Nescot.

Benefits at Nescot:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness classes, hair and beauty salon, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station and free on-site parking
• A choice of catering facilities including a Starbucks on-site
• Free online qualifications

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.” At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date is 8th November (we reserve the right to close earlier)

Interview date as and when candidates apply